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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.41, 3,422.41 and 722.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.41, 3,422.41 and 722.00 is: 1,082.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.41 : 3,422.41 = 722.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.41/3,422.41 = 722.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.41x = 3,422.41 × 722.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.41x = 2,470,961.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,961.10/2,282.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.61

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